St. Clair County Missouri
Biographies

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ADDAMS, Joseph E.
Joseph E. Addams, miller, was born in Gallia, County, Ohio, April 6, 1855, his parents, Richard and Nancy (Nicenhouser) Addams, having been Virginians by birth. Joseph E., the youngest of a family of three children, remained in Ohio until sixteen years old, when he came to Polk County, Missouri, there being reared. He was engaged in farming in that county until 1877, when he was employed in a mill at Humansville. After remaining until 1881, he became occupied in the milling business at Roscoe, with Mr. Roddy. He is a member of the Christian Church. August 24, 1879, Mr. Addams was married to Miss Rebecca Roddy, a native of Tennessee. They have two children: Nancy R. and an infant. -- History of St. Clair Co., Missouri, 1883

ALLEN, J. M.
J. M. Allen, section 24, is a native of Fayette County, Ohio, and was born October 3, 1835. His father, James F. Allen, originally from Pennsylvania, married Miss Jane DeWitt, of Ohio. He settled in Ohio in an early day, and subsequently removed to Cedar County, Iowa, and lived there three years, then returning to Ohio. J. M. Allen grew to maturity in his native county, and was married at Fairview, Randolph County, Indiana, February 19, 1857, to Miss Elizabeth J. Cleveland, a daughter of M. H. Cleveland. She was born in that county. They have ten children: William H., Charles E., Francis M., Albert S., Elmer E., Alton H., Jennie, Millie J.. Anna E. and Daisy D. After living for three years in Fayette County Mr. Allen moved to Randolph County, where he resided three years, and then returned to Fayette County. In the fall of 1865 he located in St. Clair County, Missouri, coming upon his present farm of 160 acres in 1869. -- History of St. Clair Co., Missouri, 1883

ALLEN, Millard Fillmore
Millard Fillmore Allen, a native of Allen County, Kentucky, was born in 1850, and was the son of Lee Allen, a Kentuckian by birth, born in 1825, who, in 1848, was married to Elizabeth Russell, of the same state. In 1853, the family leaving the state of their birth, went to Arkansas, from whence, after living there three years, they came to St. Clair County, Missouri, locating where Millard F. now resides. In 1872 he was married to Miss Samantha Myers, a daughter of Daniel Myers, of this county. They have had five children: Loge, Bird, Nola, Bert and Delia. Four of these are living. Mr. Allen is the owner of a beautiful farm of 240 acres, situated in a valley on one of the confluences of Weaubleau Creek, and for agricultural purposes this is unsurpassed in the township. Politically he is a Democrat. -- History of St. Clair Co., Missouri, 1883

AMLIN, Thomas J.
Thomas J. Amlin was born November 17, 1841, in Franklin County, Tennessee, his parents being John M. and Mary A. (Childs) Amlin, the former of Ohio, born July 4, 1811, and the latter of Tennessee, born July 25, 1812. They were married in 1827 and had a family of nine children, four of whom survive. In 1842 Mr. Amlin emigrated to St. Clair County, Missouri, purchased 160 acres and was a resident of the county until his death, October 23, 1867. His widow has lived here for forty-one years. In 1861 Thomas J. enlisted in the Confederate service for a few months, when he returned home. He was married to Miss Mary C. Lawson, of Benton County, Missouri, and to them have been born seven children: Delia A., born May 9, 1864; John T., born August 7, 1866; James, born October 2, 1868, now deceased; Mary E., born September 6, 1869; Nancy J., born October 15, 1873, died October 25, 1875; Missouri A., born June 5, 1875. and Martha M., born May 31, 1880. In 1871 Mr. Amlin purchased the old homestead, upon which he lived for three years, when, selling it, he bought 111 acres in Jackson Township. This was his home for seven years, and then he disposed of it and again bought 160 acres in this township. Roland C. Amlin, his brother, was born April 1, 1844, in Jackson Township, this county, and was the fifth son and seventh child of the family. He was married April 20, 1871, to Miss Paulina Payne, of St. Clair County, and they have five children: Mahala J., born December 21, 1872; John W., born December 29, 1874; James T., born February 14, 1877; Francis C., born December 23, 1878, and Martha H., born August 26, 1881. In 1874 Mr. A. purchased the principal part of the homestead property, which he still owns. These brothers are progressive farmers and quite extensive stock raisers. Politically, they are Democratic. Thomas J. Amlin and wife are members of the Baptist Church at Hopewell, while Roland C. and his mother are connected with the M. E. Church South. -- History of St. Clair Co., Missouri, 1883

AMMONS, John C.
John C. Ammons, farmer, section 5, was born in Warren County, Ohio, April 23, 1833, and when eight years old, he moved with his parents to Henry County, and four years later to Hancock County, Illinois, where he grew to manhood. He was there engaged in farming until 1870, when he came to St. Clair County, Missouri, and here he has a farm of 200 acres. January 19, 1865. Mr. A. was married to Miss Julianna Eckles, a native of Ohio. They have five children: Florence V., Gilbert L., Ida B., Eddison S., and John R. William Ammons the father of John C. Ammons, was a son of William and Teressa (Swindler) Ammons, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania. William, junior, was born in Warren County, Ohio, December 16, 1811. He was reared in his native county on a farm, and has followed farming through life. He was married in Ohio to Miss Mary Cassady, January 7, 1832. They have had nine children. In 1844 they moved to Henry County, Indiana, and in 1848 to Hancock County, Illinois, and in 1867 to St. Clair County, Missouri. Mrs. Mary Ammons was born in Warren County, Ohio, February 4, 1812. -- History of St. Clair Co., Missouri, 1883

ANDERSON, Thomas
Thomas Anderson, M.D., a native of Morgan County, Indiana, was born August 7, 1839, and is a son of Joel P. Anderson, a Virginian by birth, whose father, Eli Anderson, was a son of Joshua, of Puritan blood. Thomas' mother, formerly Lydia Vass, was born in North Carolina. In 1848 the family emigrated to Iowa, where he was reared, receiving his education at the Ashland Seminary. He followed farming till 1862, when he enlisted in Company E, Twenty-second Iowa regiment, serving till discharged, July 5, 1865. At the battle of Winchester he was taken prisoner and confined in the Libby Prison twenty days, then being exchanged. After his discharge he returned to Iowa and engaged in the practice of medicine, having in 1858 and 1859 attended the Keokuk, Iowa Medical College. He remained there till 1870, when he removed to Polk County, Missouri, where he resided till 1875. Going to Lawrence County, Missouri, he practiced till 1877, in which year he came to Roscoe. In 1880 he was elected coroner of this county, serving one term. He is a member of the M. E. Church. Dr. Anderson was united in marriage October 13, 1859, to Miss Sarah Foster, of Iowa. They have nine children: Joel P., Anna J., John T., Mary, N. F. B., Minnie, William H. and Thomas E. Joel P. has obtained an excellent education by his own exertion. -- History of St. Clair Co., Missouri, 1883

ARNOLD, Wilson
Wilson Arnold, section 4, was born in Gwinnett County, Georgia, June 29, 1840, and was the son of Colonel Henry J. Arnold, a native of Virginia, and Mary Frances (Watley) Arnold, of Georgia. Wilson spent his youth until about eighteen years old on a farm at his birthplace. In 1856 he came to Missouri with his parents and located within three miles of Kansas City, but shortly after went to Kansas. They soon removed to Bates County, Missouri, on account of the Kansas troubles. Wilson Arnold took a trip to Texas in 1859 and spent two years in that state. Returning to Missouri in 1861, he enlisted in the Confederate service in June of that year under Colonel Payton, but was afterward transferred to Shelby's First Missouri Cavalry and served till the close of the war, when he surrendered at Shreveport. He participated in the fights of Lone Jack, Wilson's Creek, Missouri; Prairie Grove, Helena, Jenkins' Ferry, Arkansas, and Cape Girardeau. He was wounded at Lexington and also at Wilson's Creek. After the final surrender he returned to his family, who had removed to Benton County, where he farmed for two years. In 1867 he went to Henry County and resided there ten years. In March, 1877, Mr. Arnold came to St. Clair County, locating on his present farm in March, 1882. He has 160 acres, all improved. Mr. Arnold was married in this county April 2, 1862, to Miss Hannah F. Hinkle, a native of Kentucky and a daughter of D. M. Hinkle, who was one of the pioneer settlers of St. Clair County. They have five children: James W., Henry J., George W., Ollie Octavia and Joseph M. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold are members of the M. E. Church, South. -- History of St. Clair Co., Missouri, 1883
 

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